“I stepped down for my family's happiness, and the dignity and honour of Human Rights Commission,” said Ganguly, adding his family had suffered a lot.
“I feel shattered by the allegations that have been made, they are very unreasonable.”
He also said that Vishaka guidelines did not apply in the case as the girl was not interning with him.
Stating that he had taken action in a number of cases against women-related atrocities, he said he was pained when it was said that his continuance on the human rights panel brought disrepute to the post.
“I have been very active on women's issues and gave orders immediately. Ask women's bodies this,” he said, denying that his resignation was an admission of guilt.
Asked whether he felt relieved or disappointed after resigning, Ganguly replied, “It was not disappointment.
I am not giving up the fight for ensuring human rights.” On how would he spend his life ahead, he said he would work for restoring his human rights and there would be no disruption in his fight for the rights of the common people. “I am also quite open to working again with interns,” he added.
